South Dakota Minimum Wage 2026: $11.85/hr

South Dakota workers must be paid at least $11.85 an hour, $4.60 above the federal $7.25 minimum.

Data updated September 26, 2026

Key facts for South Dakota

Minimum wage: $11.85/hr
In effect since: January 1, 2026
Tipped cash wage: $5.93/hr
Compared with federal: +$4.60 vs the federal $7.25
Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hrs/week

Source

Rule: South Dakota minimum wage law
Published by: dlr.sd.gov
Last updated: September 26, 2026

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The short answer

South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85/hr in 2026, $4.60 above the federal $7.25 minimum , ranked #26 of 51 US jurisdictions. The tipped cash wage is $5.93/hr.

How the South Dakota minimum wage works

In South Dakota, the minimum wage is $11.85 per hour, effective January 1, 2026. South Dakota sets its own minimum wage, and a tip credit is allowed: the tipped cash wage is $5.93 per hour, with tips expected to bring total pay to at least the full minimum wage. Overtime is paid at 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours in a workweek. The state defers to the federal FLSA standard.

South Dakota adjusts its minimum wage each January 1 for inflation. Tipped minimum cash wage is 50% of minimum ($5.93/hr). The 2027 rate had not been officially announced as of September 26, 2026.

How South Dakota compares

State rate: $11.85/hr
Federal minimum: $7.25/hr
Difference: +$4.60 (+63.4%)
National rank: #26 of 51

Ranked by 2026 effective minimum wage across all 51 U.S. states and jurisdictions. Federal comparison source: U.S. Department of Labor.

South Dakota overtime rules

Weekly overtime threshold: 40 hours (1.5x)
Governing law: Federal FLSA only

South Dakota has no state overtime or comp time law. Federal FLSA rules apply: 1.5x the regular rate for hours over 40 per week.

Sources for this page

South Dakota minimum wage — state labor department dlr.sd.gov
South Dakota overtime rules — state labor department dlr.sd.gov
U.S. Department of Labor dol.gov

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